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DESCRIPTION:Vidyarambham (Malayalam: വിദ്യാരംഭം\, Tami
 l: வித்யாரம்பம்) also called Akshara Abhyasam or V
 idya Arambham is an important Hindu tradition that is observed on the&nbsp
 \;Vijayadashami&nbsp\;day. This ceremony is also known as &lsquo\;Ezhuthin
 iruthu&rsquo\; in the southern states of India like Karnataka and Kerala.\
 n\nIn this ritual young children aged between 3-5 years are introduced to 
 the world of knowledge\, music\, dance and some forms of folk arts. The ob
 servance of Vidyarambham marks the final and tenth day of the&nbsp\;Navrat
 ri celebrations&nbsp\;and is considered to be an auspicious day for initia
 ting the learning process\, especially in young children. This ceremony is
  performed in temples and even few households. The process of initiation a
 nd learning is closely linked to the &lsquo\;Ayudha Puja&rsquo\; ritual.\n
 \nAccording to the beliefs\, it is on the day of Vidyarambham that Goddess
  Saraswati\, the Hindu Goddess of knowledge and wisdom\, and Gurus or teac
 hers should be presented with &lsquo\;Gurudakshina&rsquo\; as a token for 
 Thanksgiving. Vidyarambham ceremony is very renowned in the &lsquo\;Thunch
 an Parambu Temple&rsquo\; in Kerala and &lsquo\;Kollur Mookambika Temple&r
 squo\; in Karnataka.\n
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SUMMARY:Vidyarambham
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